Address, phone & hours
Your local SSA service center
As of December 2024, the Fond Du Lac office manages 4,110 SSDI recipients. The ZIP code 54935 alone accounts for 1,205 of these individuals. With a total monthly payout of $79 million across all benefit types, this office handles 3.1% of the state's total beneficiary population. The SSDI share of 10% is typical for a field office, placing it higher than 34% of offices nationally.
This office is your local center for filing initial SSDI applications, dropping off medical evidence, and verifying your identity. This office does not decide your claim; that responsibility lies with the state disability determination services. Additionally, any necessary hearings are conducted by a separate office of hearings operations. You should schedule an appointment to ensure a representative is available to assist you.
Who this office serves
Beneficiaries in this service area receive an estimated $79,069k in Social Security benefits each month.
Before you visit
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID and a complete 15-year work history to your appointment. You should also provide a comprehensive list of all treating physicians, including their contact information, along with any recent medical records or test results. If you have received any prior denial notices, bring those documents as well.
You may delay your benefits by failing to provide a complete 15-year work history or omitting recent medical records from your treating specialists. Another common error is forgetting to disclose mental health conditions, which are just as relevant as physical impairments for your claim. Avoid signing any forms without reading them thoroughly, as accuracy is essential for your application. An attorney can help you avoid these oversights.
Should you bring an attorney?
The application stage is the foundation of your entire disability claim. Even if you are just starting, an attorney can help you organize your medical evidence to ensure your case is as strong as possible before it reaches the state reviewers. Most people who apply without representation find the process overwhelming and often regret it after receiving an initial denial. An attorney can help you understand your specific options.
Approval rates change with a lawyer
Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office, GAO-18-37. The 3× gap is a population-wide average across all judges; individual outcomes vary.
If your SSDI claim moves to a hearing
About two-thirds of initial SSDI applications nationwide are denied. If yours is, your case moves to a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. SSA routes appeals from the Fond Du Lac field office to the hearing office below, per SSA's published service areas. The Fond Du Lac field office holds your file at every appeal stage, but the substantive decisions happen further up the chain.
Frequently asked questions
While you can visit the office, scheduling an appointment is highly recommended to ensure a representative is available to assist you.
Yes, you can file your initial SSDI application online through the official Social Security website. However, you may still need to visit the Fond Du Lac office for in-person ID verification or to submit specific documents.
If you miss your appointment, you should contact the office as soon as possible to reschedule. Missing an appointment can delay your application process, so you should communicate with the staff promptly.
You should bring a valid photo ID, a 15-year work history, a list of all your doctors with their addresses, and any recent medical records. Having these items ready helps the staff process your request more efficiently.
You are not required to have a lawyer for your first appointment, but many people find that legal representation helps them avoid common mistakes. An attorney can ensure your medical evidence is properly presented, which may improve your chances of a successful outcome.
